zer0t

You're not biased by silver z06s are you?

zer0t

You can really tell this a vette forum. Not one person said jump on the viper.

3LZZ06

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Every Z has HUD no matter what package. If this car has heated seats it's 2LZ if not it's a 1LZ.

And you're right about the 2nd half...no 3LZ in 07.

If the OP want's a better performing car as well as a more comfy DD or occasional driver, the Z has it over an 05 Viper in "every" aspect...

slief

I had an 07 c6 vert that I leased. It too was an auto. My buy back from the lease company was 35K.. It had around 24K miles. That said, I think they are giving you a very fair trade in for you 06.

I ended up buying an 09 C6Z which was a 1LZ car. It had 3700 miles. Cost me 54K in May of this year.

If you like the vette, I would say that dealer is giving you a great opportunity to step up both on your trade in value as well as the purchase price on the Z. Just buy yourself the extended warranty or tell them to certify it so you get a decent warranty.

On the subject of the viper. I wanted one for a while. I still wouldn't mind one but I am not sure I could live with it as a daily driver like my Z. While my Z is not my only car, it is what I drive most of the time and its very comfortable and reasonably practicle. The vipers are nice and tons of power but the interior is not worthy of the performance. I think it lacks in all aspects of the interior. Personally I like the older GTS vipers. All said and done, it sounds like a good deal on the viper as well but if it were me, I would stick with the Z.

'06 Quicksilver Z06

No. The Z06 doesn't necessarily have to be silver. Indeed, it doesn't even have to be a C6 Z06. The only thing that matters, is that it's a Z06.

Vito.A

GM made the option groups in coupes/convertibles vs. Z06/ZR1 a little confusing. Option group 2LT roughly equals a 1LZ, and a 3LT roughly equals a 2LZ, and starting 2008 a 4LT roughly equals a 3LZ.

If it has heated seat switches on the side of the ash tray and the 1-2 memory switch on the door, it is a 2LZ. All Z06/ZR1 have the HUD.

Having said that, it sounds like a great deal.

zer0t

I know it has heated seats but I don't remember if it had the memory switch on the door.

160KTS

Seems like a good deal to me. I bought mine for 47k with 15k miles.. GL!

Besides, silver is clearly the best color of Z. What wheels are on it?

rck329

I think I saw that one on Autotrader... looks nice, and I love the mileage.
$46K sounds like a pretty good deal to me with that low of mileage.

I just bought (yesterday) a 2008 Z with 13k miles (silver with comp grey wheels, nav, 2zl) for $48K. I wanted something with a little lower mileage, but I wanted silver with comp greys more. It was close to home too...

I had also almost bought an 06 with 1100 miles in Ohio - they were willing to do $45k on that.

I will say I don't know anything about your trade though - I've just never researched verts at all - so make sure they are fair on that, but the Z sounds like a good deal.

billiam01

I have driven an 06Z and own an 05 Viper:

Nanny control? That's your right foot. The best investment to make with a Viper is to get a Quaife unit in the rear end. Skid control is then possible.

The Vette seats are more acommodating but don't hold you in place as well. Comfort will be better with more shoulder room, a little cooler (I think), and I believe a little quieter. You have cruise control which the Viper doesn't - long trips are harder without these. Better mpg. Viper has better steering and shifter feel. I like the clutch feel better in the Viper but the Vette has the shorter throw which is nice. Viper is also a lot more reliable - simpler car. The Vette will feel faster with its shorter gearing. If you are a big person, you will probably be happier in the Vette. Viper has a unique sound - you'll like it or hate it. It does sound really good above 2500 rpm.

08msmZ06

The Z will smoke an '05 Viper. That's why the new Viper has 600 hp. Dodge didn't like getting spanked.

Kurac

Yeah, I have a different take on traction control, especially on the street. In the Viper, you will ALWAYS drive it at 8/10-9/10ths because once you go 11/10ths, you are in a ditch or a wall. Do that in a Z06 with TC engaged, and you learn where those limits are, allowing you to explore just where the 10/10ths limit is. You end up driving faster, with more confidence, and less chance of balling the car up. My .02.

Mr. Gizmo

There are still new leftover 2009 that can be bought for 10k - 12k more then that. the 2009 would have 3 years of bumper to bumper warranty - upgraded transmission and oil sump capacity. In addition you would have to make sure the roof delamination recall was done to the 07. I would say that 42 to 44k would a fair price.

Mike.D

LOL. he said . "thats how much they paid" .. Ya, the dealer is doing charity work in your town. How nice.

spoon man

arent the 2005 only verts? If so, I'd def rock the Z06 over an 05 vert. The verts just look lame IMO. They are very cool cars but the coupe is a must. The new ACR is a serious machine...save up for that if you want a viper!

If it means anything to you, I considered a viper too. I got a 2008 Z and this car is a monster! It is a blast to drive, it is economical for a car of this caliber, and the price is fair for a car that competes with exotics. Oh yeah, and as you probalby know, it responds well to mods. It may not be the eye catcher of the viper coupe but all in all, it's a great car. I am sure you would be happy with either

zer0t

Chrome.

zer0t

I said he was a salesman, I didn't say I believed him.

Landru

totally.

Landru

Try the same question at a Viper forum & see what you get, besides banned.

zer0t

True very true.